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Offline Smeagol_RP

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QFR "shield"
« on: Thu, 29 August 2013, 18:59:48 »
When I removed that white sticker, left some glue. I tried to remove it but got this dark "blot" around the screw hole.





So...





... a black anodized aluminum plate to cover that sh*t.



















I didn't find a place to doa low relief logo, so I had to ask for laser etching.

That's it.  :-*
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Re: QFR "shield"
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 29 August 2013, 19:01:05 »
Looks great although not sure why you put th writing back on there.
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Re: QFR "shield"
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 29 August 2013, 19:02:37 »
Maybe you should make a whole aluminum case now :D  (And send me one too :D :D :D )
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Re: QFR "shield"
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 29 August 2013, 19:09:41 »
Quote from: Photoelectric on Thu, 29 August 2013, 19:02:37
Maybe you should make a whole aluminum case now :D  (And send me one too :D :D :D )

This is how poor people builds "aluminum case". :))
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Re: QFR "shield"
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 29 August 2013, 19:10:14 »
Build it in parts.  Bottom now, sides later, top eventually  :p  Thin layers of acrylic in between, illuminated with internal LEDs.
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Re: QFR "shield"
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 29 August 2013, 22:12:32 »
That's a very interesting mod! Although I think I would be afraid to actually attempt it since plastic is relatively easy to break when you drill through it? I would guess you didn't have to make the bolt too tight ^^ Otherwise awesome finish!
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Re: QFR "shield"
« Reply #6 on: Thu, 29 August 2013, 22:20:54 »
I should add, while the contest is for the Top covers, you've done the unexpected and modded a bottom "cover"  :thumb:
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Re: QFR "shield"
« Reply #7 on: Thu, 29 August 2013, 22:26:10 »
Actually I did all oh this because I wanted to use those feets. :))

I drilled a 4mm holes on case. Tomorrow I'll take some pictures.
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Re: QFR "shield"
« Reply #8 on: Fri, 30 August 2013, 12:13:30 »
i've been on the fence about making an allU top plate, I found a place that can do the cutting for $1 a min on a machine, and I'm a cad drafter so creating the file is no problem. i just don't know how much time and cash it will end up costing me per plate.

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Re: QFR "shield"
« Reply #9 on: Fri, 30 August 2013, 12:15:25 »
Quote from: Photoelectric on Thu, 29 August 2013, 19:02:37
Maybe you should make a whole aluminum case now :D  (And send me one too :D :D :D )

I think this should definitely count. great work.
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Re: QFR "shield"
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 30 August 2013, 12:43:14 »
Great work Smeagol!
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Re: QFR "shield"
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 30 August 2013, 16:14:29 »
Nice work, hoe much did it cost?
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Re: QFR "shield"
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 30 August 2013, 16:46:43 »
Quote from: MOZ on Fri, 30 August 2013, 16:14:29
Nice work, hoe much did it cost?

About $47. Aluminum laser cutting (1mm), anodize and laser etching.

I could use cheaper material but I didn't want something heavy.
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Re: QFR "shield"
« Reply #13 on: Mon, 02 September 2013, 09:16:15 »
Is this one of those, "WHY" / "WHY NOT"   situations where the purpose and intent are unclear/unjustifiable, while at the same time cost $$.

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